Dinner for 6

Cheesy Baked Manicotti

Name: Cheesy Baked Manicotti
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz manicotti; 16 oz ricotta cheese; 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional); 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley; 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional); 1 jars (24 oz) marinara sauce; 8 oz fresh mozzarella

Manicotti shells hold a seasoned ricotta filling and bake in marinara under layers of melted cheese.

$2.04per serving $$

70 minstart to table

6servings

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Ingredients

8 oz manicotti
16 oz ricotta cheese
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 clove garlic
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
1 jars (24 oz) marinara sauce
8 oz fresh mozzarella

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and boil the manicotti in salted water until just tender, then drain.
Mix the ricotta, eggs, half the mozzarella, Parmesan if using, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Spread half the marinara in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and fill the shells with the ricotta mixture.
Arrange the filled shells in the dish and cover with the remaining marinara.
Top with the fresh mozzarella and remaining shredded mozzarella.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 minutes until bubbling and firm.

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